Technical Manager

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW- Job Category: Projects- Job Location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113- Job Ref No: 83476- Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time- Salary Range: An attractive remuneration package**About us**

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do - and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW - and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

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**About the team**

The Infrastructure and Place division is in the process of delivering a once-in-a generation multi-billion dollar program of public infrastructure works which will ease congestion, improve safety, create new places and connect communities for generations to come. We are dedicated and passionate team that is proud of the work we do and the supportive and flexible team culture we have built.

The Technical Services Branch provides specialised engineering services for the multi-modal delivery, operations and management of our Transport network, and is the centre of technical expertise driving innovation and best practice.

The role is part of the Technical Services branch and works in integrated project teams, supports the management and delivery of technical contracts, and leads multidisciplinary technical development and delivery of projects to meet client needs and business unit objectives.

**The opportunity**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager
- Signalling who has the ability to deal with a diverse range of complex matters and highly conceptual issues to join Infrastructure and Place’s Technical Services team within Transport for NSW. This Vacancy is in the Rail Programs team, part of the Eastern Harbour City & Corridors. The type of projects may include More Trains More Services, Regional Rail Enabling works, and other various heavy rail projects.

The primary focus of the role is to manage specialist technical engineering services delivered by AEOs, ensuring that an engineering framework is developed and maintained which supports the Project Team in the delivery of projects within clearly defined safety, scope, quality, time and cost constraints.

You will:

- Lead Technical Services management of project development and delivery
- Manage and contribute to review of submitted plans and design documentation
- Manage value and risk based on sound judgement and engineering fundamentals
- Coordinate and consult with project functional teams and stakeholders to agree strategy and approach
- Provide technical advice to cross-functional teams
- Prepare proposals, briefing reports, progress reports, etc
- Reconcile stakeholders’ disparate aspirations to settle on project outcomes that deliver for the greater good.

**About you**

We are looking for a Technical Manager who can take TfNSW into the new era of engineering.

**Key Knowledge and Experience**:

- Demonstrated knowledge and use of current and emerging best practice signalling systems.
- Experience in providing technical specialist advice to deliver quality infrastructure solutions and projects to diverse stakeholders to meet business requirements.
- Experience in working on multidisciplinary projects, managing design developments and delivery and understating interdisciplinary coordination aspects.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Extensive knowledge of, and experience in, conventional railway signalling system
- Good knowledge of ETCS principles and Automatic Train Protection systems (ATP) is desirable
- Experience in design, testing and commissioning of signalling systems.
- Experience in the integration of large complex systems.
- Professional experience in complex transport infrastructure projects.
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related discipline.

This role is classified as a Rail Safety Worker (RSW). Category 3 medical will be required.

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**Salary and Benefits**

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**Interested?**

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we wan